I store mine at 69% humidity and 68-71 Deg. I found most cigars are better with atleast 2 months of rest. As it helps the humidity stabilize and gives them some time to rest. Most cigars are over humidified when you by them. That being said I have smoked some cigars as soon as got them and they were just fine. As far as nausea and nicotine goes, smoking slower and keep a sugary drink close by. For the taste problems I have notice that can be from cigars the were ship by airplane and need prolonged rest, over humidified or under humidified.